Miami Beach Art Deco Historic District

October 7, 2009 by TheWiseman

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Coral Castle Video

September 18, 2009 by TheWiseman

Explore Miami Beach’s Art Deco District

July 2, 2009 by TheWiseman

Popular from the 1920s to 1940s, Art Deco style is one of the primary characteristics of Miami Beach architecture. Visitors can view many examples of the vibrant colors and uniquely stylized architecture that have made Miami Beach, particularly South Beach, synonymous with Art Deco style. To find your way around the Art Deco Historic District, stop by the Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive for a guide map and information about guided walking tours and audiocassette tours. Ocean Drive itself is a great place to start your excursion with its 10 blocks of colorful hotels, now home to specialty shops, eclectic restaurants and cafes, and lively nightclubs.

Miami Vacation Getaway at Westgate South Beach

July 1, 2009 by TheWiseman

Plan a dream vacation getaway to beautiful Miami, Florida – a tropical paradise that features great weather year round, white-sand beaches, incredible shopping opportunities and nonstop nightlife. Best of all, Westgate South Beach provides all of the ingredients for an ideal vacation in Miami Beach with its easy access to area attractions, spacious one- and two-bedroom suites, beach access, heated outdoor pool, playground, barbecue facilities, volleyball court, and 24-hour front desk and security. For more information about Westgate South Beach, visit www.wgsouthbeach.com.

Little Havana: A Taste of Cuban Culture

May 13, 2009 by TheWiseman

For a taste of Cuban culture, head to the lively neighborhood of Little Havana, which is located a few miles Southwest of downtown Miami. Calle Ocho (S.W. 8th Street), which serves as the heart of Little Havana, features a number of inviting outdoor cafes and specialty shops. Don’t miss the inspirational monuments that line Cuban Memorial Boulevard. Each March, Little Havana is home to the Calle Ocho Festival – billed as “the biggest block party in the world.”

Miami Offers Something for Everyone

April 22, 2009 by TheWiseman

In addition to its myriad of outdoor recreational activities, the Greater Miami area boasts dozens of must-see attractions such as Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, Miami-Dade Cultural Center (home to the Miami Art Museum), Miami Seaquarium, Coral Castle, Deering Estate at Cutler, Fairchild Tropical Garden, The Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Metrozoo, Monkey Jungle, Jungle Island (formerly known as Parrot Jungle), The Venetian Pool and more.

A trip to Miami Beach is never complete without a tour of the Art Deco Historic District with its vibrant colors and uniquely stylized architecture. Other popular Miami Beach attractions include the pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road Mall, Art Center of South Florida, Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts, Holocaust Memorial, Bass Museum of Art, Ziff Jewish Museum of Florida, South Pointe Park, Bal Harbour Shops, Espanola Way shopping district and Haulover Beach Park, which features Miami’s only nude beach.

Westgate South Beach offers the ideal locale for your next Miami vacation getaway. A beachfront resort hotel that provides easy access to Miami attractions, Westgate South Beach features a variety of onsite amenities such as spacious one- and two-bedroom suites (each of which includes a full kitchen), heated outdoor pool, beach access, playground, barbecue facilities, v0lleyball court, laundry facilities, high-speed wireless Internet access (fee), and 24-hour front desk and security. For more information about Westgate South Beach, visit www.wgsouthbeach.com.

Bal Harbour: Shopper’s Paradise

April 15, 2009 by TheWiseman

Founded in 1946, the seaside village fo Bal Harbour today boasts sunny beaches and a wealth of shopping and fine dining opportunities. However, Bal Harbour still manages to evoke a small-town atmosphere. It is home to the world-famous Bal Harbour Shops, an upscale open-air mall that features a variety of specialty shops, boutiques and outdoor cafes. Bal Harbour is conveniently located midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale international airports.

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Miami Day Trips

March 27, 2009 by TheWiseman

Florida Keys: A tropical paradise that spans approximately 110 miles, the Florida Keys run Southwest from Miami and feature world-class sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, sailing and kayaking, as well as the resort destinations of Key Largo, Islamorada and Key West. Attractions include Bahia Honda State Park, Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, Fort Jefferson National Park, Dolphin Resarch Center, Harry S. Truman’s Little White House, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Theater of the Sea, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Key West Aquarium.

Fort Lauderdale: A world-class vacation destination, the Greater Fort Lauderdale area features miles of white-sand beaches, a variety of family attractions, first-class accommodations, eclectic dining, nightlife, riverboat cruises, a dozen shopping malls and various recreational opportunities that include championship golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and parasailing. Attractions include Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Museum of Discovery & Science, International Swimming Hall of Fame and Stranahan House.

Naples: White-sand beaches, a wealth of championship golf courses, luxurious resorts, cutting-edge restaurants and abundant shopping opportunities make Naples a popular tourist destination. Attractions include Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Naples Museum of Art.

Seeking comfortable and affordable accommodations for your next Miami Beach getaway? Look no farther than Westgate South Beach, An ideally located beachfront resort hotel that provides easy access to Miami attractions and features a variety of onsite amenities such as spacious one- and two-bedroom suites (each of which includes a full kitchen), heated outdoor pool, beach access, playground, barbecue facilities, v0lleyball court, laundry facilities, high-speed wireless Internet access (fee), and 24-hour front desk and security. For more information about Westgate South Beach, visit www.wgsouthbeach.com.

South Beach Video

March 18, 2009 by TheWiseman

Westgate South Beach Profile

February 25, 2009 by TheWiseman

An ideally located beachfront resort hotel, Westgate South Beach provides easy access to Miami attractions and features a variety of onsite amenities such as spacious one- and two-bedroom suites (each of which includes a full kitchen), heated outdoor pool, beach access, playground, barbecue facilities, v0lleyball court, laundry facilities, high-speed wireless Internet access (fee), and 24-hour front desk and security. For more information about Westgate South Beach, visit www.wgsouthbeach.com.